The new Evo 43 R4XT, just displayed at the Cannes Yachting Festival, takes the idea of a transforming beach club to an entirely new level.
Evo, based in Naples, hired Besenzoni to create a transformer-like, expandable stern platform for its new boat. Opening in a series of steps, the new stern extends the length of the boat by three feet, and the beam by six feet. And it drops 30 inches below the waterline when you want to launch tenders or toys or go for a swim.
The aft bulwarks also fold out from the cockpit to open up the sides of the boat, so there’s ample room for lounging and entertaining. The beach club has a large sun pad and a sliding multifunctional dinette that serves as a table for al fresco dining or a bar for entertaining.
Power comes from twin 535-hp Volvo IPS650 pod drives, delivering a top speed of 38 knots. Range is 300 nm.
With its walkaround open areas, the Evo 43 can hold 12 people. It is highly customizable, but the standard layout below has a convertible space in the bow that serves as an interior social and relaxing area with sofas and a dinette that can be converted to a double berth.
Specs.: LOA: 42’6”; Beam: 20’6”; Draft: NA; Disp.: NA; Fuel: 264 gals.; Water: 105 gals.; Power: 2×535-hp Volvo IPS650 pod drives. Read more:
